Riverside Primary School
Primary · Community school · Ages 3–11 · Hereford, Herefordshire, County of
Riverside Primary School is a primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of for ages 3–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 23 April 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Belmont Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JF
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- Pupils on roll
- 631 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 33.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 23 April 2024
Strengths
- “There is a wonderfully inclusive culture in which everyone feels welcome and everyone belongs.”
- “The school’s aim ‘for every child to become a happy, responsible and effective citizen’ is realised through a relentless drive by staff to do the very best for each and every pupil.”
- “There is also a tireless ambition for pupils to achieve well.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 58% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 89 first-preference applications, 87 offers in total, 86 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Herefordshire, County of.
- Our Lady's RC Primary School 0.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Martin's Primary School 0.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Marlbrook Primary School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lord Scudamore Primary Academy 0.6 mi School remains Good
- St James' Church of England Primary School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holmer CofE Academy 1.4 mi Standards maintained
- Trinity Primary School 1.5 mi School remains Good